As a separate, distinct, and cumulative remedy established for the collection of the contingent assessment and any penalties, an action may be brought in the name of the local agency in any court of competent jurisdiction to enforce the lien provided pursuant to Section 53198. The court shall include an award of reasonable attorney’s fees to the prevailing party in the action.

(Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1512, Sec. 1.)

Terms Used In California Government Code 53198.5

  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
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